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Office of Student Affairs

The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to promote success and well-being by providing student-centered programming and services that facilitate the academic, personal, and professional growth of all students.

The Office of Student Affairs manages the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, which includes the student Fitness Center and Gymnasium, Student Recreation Area, Bookstore, and additional lounge and meeting spaces. The office directs the UMMC Honors College, academic support programs and resources, interprofessional education opportunities, and extracurricular events and activities.

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With humor and energy, Dr. Nathan Tullos engages the audience during UMMC’s Last Lecture, blending personal stories with lessons on purpose and perseverance.

Tullos bridges ‘Indiana Jones,’ science career, guiding principles in ‘Last Lecture’

Monday, April 6, 2026

Two Hollywood science-fiction adventures helped reshape the future of Dr. Nathan Tullos, who delivered a heartfelt and humorous keynote at the annual Last Lecture. His message on gratitude, humility, passion and hope challenged listeners to reflect on their own paths. Read More

Dr. Billie Rhea Philllips receives a gift bag from Dr. Lesley J. Thweatt, left, assistant professor of education for the School of Nursing, during the PhD in Nursing program 25th anniversary event.

PhD in nursing program marks 25 years of skill building, research activity

Monday, April 6, 2026

Alumni of a program that helps accomplished nurses tackle complex questions gathered last week for a silver celebration. Read More

Latest Articles

Reid Fracchia and Kate Purdom announce their match in urology and internal medicine at UMMC during School of Medicine Match Day ceremony.

'Matching' students reminisce about caring doctors who shaped their career paths

Published on Monday, March 23, 2026

 Dr. Jeannette Simino, second from left, the 2026 Regions Bank TEACH Prize honoree, is congratulated by, from left, Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; (Simino); Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine; and Regions Bank vice presidents Tamicalyn Foster and Regina Fowler.

With generous gesture, Simino shores up title as UMMC’s top teacher

Published on Monday, February 16, 2026

 More than half of Mississippi adults are affected by intimate partner violence, including 700,000 women and 530,000 men, according to the Mississippi Violence Experiences Survey. UMMC researchers collaborated on the survey with Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute.

Solutions to violence in Mississippi evident in UMMC research efforts

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

 Walker Hardin, one of three post-doctoral residents in physical therapy in 2025, will work with athletics staff at Jackson State University through spring 2026. Among the Tigers’ travels during the year was a trip to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to play Grambling State.

Residencies in PT expand in sports, orthopaedics

Published on Monday, February 2, 2026

 The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Joey Granger and Jared Cobb with alumni awards for 2025. From left are Cobb, Dr. Sydney Murphy and Dr. Joey Granger.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 The School of Medicine class of 2029 receives an overview of their academic year during orientation in August. The entering class numbers 170, with total medical school enrollment recorded at 657 students.

In good season: Once again, student enrollment springs in the fall

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 A new generation of physiologists tapping into the expertise of Dr. John Hall, center, include, from left, Dr. Alan Mouton and Dr. Ana Omoto. Both are UMMC assistant professors of physiology and biophysics.

A textbook case of excellence, Department of Physiology and Biophysics writes 70+ years of history

Published on Monday, September 29, 2025

 Fourth-year dental student, Adriana Ivy, prepares to place crowns for Mike Armstrong of Pearl.

Mississippi’s only dental school celebrates 50 years

Published on Monday, September 22, 2025

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